Sara Kendrick Poet Villanelle

Away

Softly she enters the path into wood
Dressed in summer's white linen, black hat unband
Toddlers follow, these of her motherhood

In bloom today trees ..dogwoods, cottonwood
She carries her butterfly net in hand
Softly she enters the path into wood

Tiny little girls become sisterhood
Drawn to nature are they, bugs, blooms, and
Toddlers follow, these of her motherhood

She spies butterflies in the thick hardwood
Escape today,  play her spirit's demand
Softly she enters the path into wood

Away from the creekside where sometimes flood
Away into the scary woods not planned
Toddlers follow, these of her motherhood

Away she goes into the deep away 
Stray away from everyday dismay
Softly she enters the path into wood
Toddlers follow, these of her motherhood

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Gareth James March 24, 2010 at 6:00 PM Such a lovely write. Enjoyed very much

James Fraser March 24, 2010 at 1:57 PM Lovely poem Sara, lovely picture also >> James

Skat A March 24, 2010 at 12:06 PM A WONDERFUL WRITE.. I AM SORRY ABOUT THE POEM ..I JUST DID NOT LIKE HER 2 CALL ME A -HO- On THE SOUP. ALSO SHE TOLD MY DAUGHTER COMMENT THAT HAVE NO TO BE SAID ON THE SOUP. ENJOYED thank u 4 u comment . SARA

Gert W. Knop March 24, 2010 at 8:27 AM How nicely written, Sara! Bringing back memories of the Australian movie when some girls of a boarding school dissappeared in caves in New South Wales (soory, forget the title!). They were wearing white dresses. Maybe you've seen the movie...Thank you for your comments...Gert

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen March 24, 2010 at 4:23 AM This is beautiful. I think it would win in Brian's contest. Sara, you have written well this villanelle. It is one of my many favorite forms. I love repeating line forms. And this one moves along so smoothly that the repetitions are subtle. EXCELLENT! Smiles, Dane Ann

Caroline Cécile Delacroix March 23, 2010 at 8:22 PM Very nice, Sara! What a great creation of this form. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Caroline.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 23, 2010 at 4:39 PM Happy Birthday Sara.. I see Doris commented so and want to extend my wishes also... enjoyed your latest write... see u on PP..luv.. Linda-Marie..

Doris Culverhouse March 23, 2010 at 3:59 PM enjoyed mom Happy Birthday

Phyllis Babcock March 23, 2010 at 2:13 PM An interesting write. Not a style you see often. I really have to get into some of these forms of poetry. God Bless PHyl

Daver Austin March 23, 2010 at 1:52 PM Unusual syle. I like mucho. Adds a charming touch of daring and mystery. LOve, daver

Faleshia Murphy March 23, 2010 at 9:33 AM VERY NICE WRITE LOVED IT FALESHIA

Sara Kendrick March 23, 2010 at 9:25 AM "The Butterfly Hunt" by Berthe Morisot (1841-1895/French) Oil on canvas.. Written after seeing this painting..Sara